Albert Mummery: The Man Who Dared Nanga Parbat

Albert Mummery was one of the greatest alpine climbers of his time. He is widely considered the father of modern mountaineering. His views about climbing were absolutely in advance if compared to his time, the late 19th-century, and his cutting-edge climbing concepts really anticipated the 20th-century.
Mummery was innovative not only for being one of the first mountaineers to break with the tradition of guided climbing and to show its feasibility in practice, but also a striking forerunner in expanding his horizons and engaging himself absolutely ahead of its time.
He was the first man in recorded history to have planned and attempted to climb Nanga Parbat, one of the deadliest mountains in the world. He had reached almost 6,100 meters on the Diamir face. However, his innovative, light-weight endeavour on Nanga Parbat in 1895 proved ill-fated. Mummery and the two Gurkhas who accompanied him, died in an avalanche while reconnoitering the Raikot face of the mountain.
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[@davymckeown4577]

Thank you, that was beautifully written and narrated. I closed my eyes and could visualise the beauty these intrepid men witnessed first hand. It's a shame there's no memorial to the three men who died.

[@the_phaistos_disk_solution]

And they had no photo recon. They had to plan the route by eye. Impressive.

[@bruceadams2822]

I loved this very impressive presentation which fills in many blanks in my mountaineering history education.
I fully recommend a read of Mummery’s climbing memories written firsthand: “My Climbs in the Alps and Caucuses,” wherein the reader will be wonderfully infected by his humor and personality.

[@normanmackenzie8130]

I remember his name right enough, but had forgotten what he did. Nicely put together and excellent story telling. Keep it going

[@WienGolf]

Thank you very much for this great video. I appreciate your videos so much, but what I like best are your maps of the mountains, their faces and routes. So it is easy to imagine everything, especially together with you excellent footage.
I’ve never heard about this mountaineer, what I think is a shame! He has climbed so many famous places and has inspired so many famous people.
I like stories about Nanga Parbat very much - it is the mountain of so many stories and fates - so I was really impressed by the story of the first attempt of climbing.

[@epicadventurearchives]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your feedback.

[@Dilaram123]

This route of nanga parbat Aka the killer mountain called the "murmurry spur" is still unclimbed despite several attempts.

[@Mmmummery]

My great great uncle :)

[@kickapootrackers7255]

Thanks, will be watchin my friend 🤝

[@qamarali7192]

Impressive presentation along with rich history even though the horrible voice can be improved

[@rickp3753]

Mummary spur?